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Not-so-fried rice

Ready in minutes, this healthy fried rice recipe is a delicious way to use up leftovers.

Loaded with vegetables and bursting with flavor, this easy make-at-home fried rice recipe is just as delicious but significantly lower in fat and sodium than the one that comes in the little white box from your favorite Chinese takeout.

This recipe uses brown rice, which is higher in fiber, vitamins and minerals than white rice. There’s also evidence to suggest that eating brown rice instead of white rice can lower your risk for diabetes.

This recipe is a great way to use leftovers. Next time you are making rice for dinner, cook a little extra for this recipe the next day. Unlike freshly cooked rice that is full of moisture, day-old or cold rice can be sautéed without becoming mushy or clumpy.

Homemade fried rice is a terrific way to use up any vegetables that may be languishing in your refrigerator. Not sure what to do with that leftover steamed broccoli? Throw it in the rice. Customize the recipe to suit your family’s likes.

Scrape vegetable mixture to the side of the pan. Gently pour whisked eggs into the cleared portion of the pan. Allow to cook until set. Break into smaller pieces with a spatula and stir eggs and vegetable mixture together to combine.

Add cold rice to the pan of vegetables and eggs, and drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well and sauté until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Stir in sliced green onions and serve.